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The ultimate rags-to-riches fairy tale, Cinderella's ballgown was conjured up by her fairy godmother with the wave of a wand. The story was first published in 1697, and while it's been adapted for the screen countless times, it's the 1950 Disney version that propelled the pale blue dress to iconic levels. It was also Walt Disney's idea to introduce the idea of the glass slipper. Little wonder the dress has become the unofficial symbol of happily-ever-after - who doesn't like to believe in a little magic now and then?